Ever wondered why clouds move across the sky the way they do? It’s not because of science, although some scientists may tell you so. It’s not because of magic, although some free-wheeling hippes might convince you so. Clouds move across…
The fan turned, pushing at the hot muggy air. Silas looked at the cases spread across his desk. Manilla folders, paper clips holding photos, pieces of paper with notes scribbled on them. There was a mystery afoot. All of the…
As Billy, Sara, Timmy and Mikey ran amok through the playground, an argument between parents was overheard. “You need to smack that kid.” “Smacking? That’s barbaric, cruel and it’s the lowest form of discipline.” “Discipline is a bad word.” “That’s…
Joe and his father were tidying up the common room of the inn when there was a knock on the heavy front door. All the rooms were full. There was a census happening. “Counting people,” His father said. Joe stood…
Grady, Elsie, Ava, Fielding and Isolde loved muddy puddles. They were brothers and sisters who lived in a house somewhere near where the mountains met the sea. Grady loved to understand muddy puddles. Elsie loved to float things in muddy…
Ronny the Rain Maker grew up in a little suburb on the outskirts of a big city where it never ever rained. Rain is quite important. You think about not rain. One day, an old lady arrived in their little…
Once-Detective Daine Stevens rubbed at his eyes. Sleep was clamoring, but he couldn’t rest. The stench of stale sweat and leather hung in the air. The Shadow King rises. No longer in the police force, Daine Stevens had dropped off…